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1.1 miles
Distance
279 ft
Climb
-225 ft
Descent
00:26:56
Avg time
53 ft
Altitude change
7,074 ft
Altitude min
7,247 ft
Altitude max
7,111 ft
Altitude start
7,165 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-34.4%
Grade max
32.1%
Grade min
2,779 ft
Distance climb
2,402 ft
Distance down
879 ft
Distance flat
00:26:56
Avg time
Grimselpass Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding Area
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Ref Number81.01,772
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyRed (3 votes)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonJune - October
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Grimselpass entlang der Via Sbrinz (bereits im Mittelalter). Einige Abschnitte auf dem alten Maultierpfad mit Steinplatte, genießen Sie die Aussicht
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Grimsel Pass trail along the Via Sbrinz (already in use during the Dark Ages / Middle Ages). Some segments on the old mule trail with stone slab, enjoy the view!
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Sentier du Col du Grimsel sur la Via Sbrinz (datant du Moyen-Age). Certains passages sur l'ancien chemin muletier avec des dalles en pierre, profitez de la vue!
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| Trail Etiquette | -Hikers have the right of way -Always yield for non-bike trail users (complete stop when crossing) -Anticipate other trail users -Let other trail users know you are coming -Leave no trace
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 22 miles average
6 Months
- 21 rides
- 21 miles avg distance
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- 46 rides
- Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Directions to grimselpass trailhead
(46.559980, 8.334740)
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Routes with this trail
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